She was attractive; _, she was not beautiful.
Correct answer: D. However
- A. Therefore
- B. Although
- C. Moreover
- D. However
Explanation
The correct answer is 'however' because it is used to indicate a contrast between two ideas. In this sentence, 'attractive' and 'not beautiful' are contrasting ideas, making 'however' the appropriate transition device. 'Therefore' suggests a cause-and-effect relationship, which does not exist in this context. 'Although' is typically used to introduce a subordinate clause, and 'moreover' is used to add information rather than show contrast.
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Transitional devices connect ideas by showing addition, contrast, cause, result, sequence, comparison, example or conclusion. The topic covers the meanings and sentence positions of linking words such as however, therefore, moreover and consequently, including the difference between conjunctive adverbs, coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions.
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